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    Careers, Benefits and

    Development at OCS

    Build a career, develop your skills and thrive at OCS, with opportunities open to everyone across the UK and Ireland.

    Discover Your Journey at OCS
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Inspired by People,

Open to Everyone

Making people and places the best they can be. That mission begins with our own people.

Our colleagues make OCS what it is. It starts with reaching people who are too often overlooked, opens the door through fair recruitment, and continues with training, progression and wellbeing that help colleagues build long careers. All of it is held to real commitments on fair and responsible employment.

Our People, Our Impact

A snapshot of the people, opportunities and progress behind OCS.

UK & Ireland and Beyond
  • 135000

    colleagues across the globe

  • 125+

    years of trusted expertise

  • 12

    pathways from entry to degree

  • 8000+

    customers we proudly support

One Journey, Your Way

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    Where Careers Begin

    For many people, the first step is simply seeing what is possible. Working with schools, colleges, universities and community partners, our teams help people picture a future in facilities management, much of it through TRUE Inclusion and the OCS Foundation.

    • Partnerships with schools, colleges and universities
    • Work experience, internships and taster days
    • Careers fairs and employability events
    • Mentoring, coaching and outreach programmes
    • The OCS Foundation grant-giving scheme
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  • A Fair Route In

    Talent is spread evenly. Opportunity is not. Our inclusive recruitment reaches people who are too often overlooked, backed by community partnerships and support that lasts well beyond a first shift. We create opportunities for people facing barriers to employment.

    • Young people, local residents and care leavers
    • People aged 18–24 not in education, employment or training
    • Veterans and people with disabilities
    • Ex-offenders, refugees and people at risk of homelessness
    • People who are long-term unemployed
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    Learn and Develop

    Learning at OCS is practical, accessible and relevant to every career stage. Through apprenticeships, funded learning and accredited training, colleagues can strengthen their skills, gain recognised qualifications and build confidence in their role.

    • Apprenticeships and vocational training
    • Accredited qualifications and professional development
    • Funded learning and employability training
    • Upskilling, reskilling and digital skills training
    • Leadership apprenticeships
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  • Build Your Career

    Development creates new possibilities. Our career pathways help colleagues see where their experience could take them and what they need to make their next move, whether that means deepening their expertise, moving into a new role or preparing to lead others.

    • Structured career pathways
    • Internal progression opportunities
    • Specialist and professional career routes
    • Mentoring, coaching and leadership development
    • Opportunities to take on greater responsibility
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    Benefits and Wellbeing

    Good people deserve to be looked after. Employee wellbeing sits at the heart of life at OCS, from mental health and financial support to fair, flexible working, colleague networks and employee benefits built around real life.

    • Wellbeing and mental health support
    • Financial wellbeing initiatives
    • Inclusive workplace practices and colleague networks
    • Flexible and fair working arrangements
    • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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Recognised Standards and Partnerships

The charters, organisations and accreditations that support our approach to people and responsible employment.

What They Mean for Our People

See how each one supports fair recruitment, inclusive workplaces and responsible employment practices.

Explore Our People Pages

Explore opportunities to join OCS, develop your skills and discover how we work with partners to widen access to employment.

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“Our success is built on the dedication and talent of our colleagues. We are committed to providing rewarding careers, meaningful development opportunities and a culture where people feel respected, supported and able to flourish. When our people succeed, our customers, communities and business succeed too.”

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Sarah Williams

Chief People Officer, OCS UK & Ireland

Careers News and Colleague Stories

Meet our colleagues and discover the opportunities, experiences and career journeys shaping life at OCS.

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Take Your Next Step with OCS

Join colleagues across the UK and Ireland who are helping to make people and places the best they can be. Find an opportunity to start your career, develop your skills or take your next step with OCS.
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